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    Design and Architecture

    The costume, hair and makeup artists that make Hollywood sparkle

    Would Christian Bale be nominated for his portrayal of Dick Cheney without help from prosthetics? Will 3D printed crowns beat out bejeweled crowns?

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    By Frances Anderton • Feb 19, 2019 • 28m Listen

    Would Christian Bale be nominated for his portrayal of Dick Cheney without help from prosthetics? Will 3D printed crowns beat out bejeweled crowns? DnA is focusing on two crafts: hair and make-up and costume -- following a drama over the proposed, then reversed, plan to edit four of the crafts categories at Sunday's Oscar telecast. Also, a look at why the red carpet spotlight this year should fall on the men.

    In this episode

    2 stories
    1. 0:39

      Lights, camera, action -- make-up!

      The lead-up to the 2019 Oscars has had more drama than some movies.

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      12 min
    2. 12:57

      Dressing up, on and off screen

      3D printed crowns are up against bejeweled crowns. Men will steal the limelight on the red carpet.

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      15 min
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      Frances Anderton

      architecture critic and author

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      Avishay Artsy

      Producer, DnA: Design and Architecture

      CultureEntertainmentDesign

    In this episode

    2 stories
    1. 0:3912 min

      Lights, camera, action -- make-up!

    2. 12:5715 min

      Dressing up, on and off screen

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